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Assertion (A): In SHM, acceleration is always directed towards the mean position.
Reason (R): The body stops momentarily at the extreme positions and then moves back to mean position.
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Correct option: A
If Both A &\& R are true and R is correct explanation of A
The correct answer is A (If Both A &RaretrueandRiscorrectexplanationofA)becauseinSHM,therestoringforceandthusaccelerationarealwaysdirectedtowardsthemeanposition,andthebody′smotionisaconsequenceofthisacceleration.\& R are true and R is correct explanation of A) because in SHM, the restoring force and thus acceleration are always directed towards the mean position, and the body's motion is a consequence of this acceleration.

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